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2013/11/08:You Are in Control of Your Happiness

“...No one can take away your joy.”John 16:22

Life may not have turned out the
way you planned, but you still have the power to be happy right where you are.
God is the source of all joy, and when God gives you something, nothing in the
world can take it away. That means other people cannot make you unhappy, no
circumstance can force you to get upset. Nothing can take your joy; you have to
give it away. You’re in complete control of your happiness.

Think of it this way: If somebody is
rude to you, what they’re really saying is, “Give me your joy.” Somebody cuts
you off in traffic, “Let me have your joy.” Somebody ignores you or leaves you
out of a meeting; they’re just asking for your joy. You have a choice. You can
give it to them by going around upset, frustrated and offended. Or, you can
make a much better decision and say, “No thanks, I need my joy. I’m not going
to get upset because you were rude and didn’t speak to me. I’m not going to be
frustrated because you cut me off in traffic. I’ve already made up my mind that
I’m going to live this day happy!” Instead of giving them your joy, give them
mercy, grace and understanding. Give them the benefit of the doubt and keep
your joy because only you are in control of your happiness!

Father, today I hold on to joy. I refuse to give it up, and I refuse to
let go of my peace. Give me Your strength today as I keep my heart and mind
focused on Your love in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If God were to show you right now the good that
He has in store for your life, I believe it would boggle your mind.

You may have seen
God’s goodness in the past, but it’s nothing compared to what He has prepared
for your future. God is shifting things in your direction. New and
unprecedented favor is coming your way.Regardless of your circumstances, you don’t have
to spend one more day of your life worried, uncertain or stressed out.